Deify vs Lionize - What's the difference?

In lang=en terms the difference between deify and lionize

is that deify is to treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity while lionize is to behave as a lion.

is that deify is to make a god of (something or someone) while lionize is to treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.

(en-verb)

To make a god of (something or someone).

To treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.

* (to make a god of something): apotheosize, exalt, idealize

* (l)

To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.

To visit famous places in order to revere them.

To behave as a lion.

* lionizer